War has arrived in WWE.

An iconic WWE premium live event, Survivor Series is back, and so is the match stipulation that is becoming synonymous with it: WarGames. A match that involves two rings surrounded by a steel cage, the men’s and women’s fights feature heated rivalries that are bound to result in carnage.

That won’t be all taking place, as John Cena has the penultimate wrestling match of his career, defending his Intercontinental Championship. There’s also the Women’s World Championship on the line in what’s promising to be a fun night of wrestling in San Diego.

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Stephanie Vaquer vs. Nikki Bella is underway

Stephanie Vaquer has entered the ring to take on Nikki Bella for the WWE Women’s World Championship.

Dominik Mysterio defends John Cena

Dominik Mysterio reclaimed the WWE Intercontinental Championship and defeated John Cena in San Diego, with the help of Liv Morgan, who returned to the ring for the first time since suffering a shoulder injury in June.

John Cena vs. Dominik Mysterio

Dominik Mysterio and John Cena enter the ring for the second match of the night, which will be for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Despite San Diego being Mysterio’s hometown, the crowd was heard chanting ‘Thank you, Cena.’

Women’s WarGames results

Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and AJ Lee were too much for Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Kairi Sane, Asuka, and Becky Lynch, leading to their victory.

Nia Jax storms into the ring

Nia Jax made her entrance, immediately establishing her dominance as the momentum shifted in her favor against her opponents. Rhea Ripley and Lash Legend followed her into the ring, with Ripley wearing a mask resembling the ‘Terrifier’ character due to a broken nose she sustained in a match last month.

AJ Lee makes her way into WarGames

Despite Becky Lynch attempting to keep AJ Lee out of the ring, Lee climbs the fence and drops bodies before going one-on-one with Lynch. This is Lee’s first-ever WarGames showdown.

Becky Lynch has entered the ring

Becky Lynch, the fourth of ten competitors, has entered the ring.

Charlotte Flair honors fan

Charlotte Flair’s outfit for the WarGames event is inspired by a 7-year-old fan named Scarlett, who is battling a brain tumor.

Women’s WarGames has begun

The Women’s WarGame matches have begun, featuring Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and AJ Lee against Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Kairi Sane, Asuka, and Becky Lynch.

Watch: Survivor Series 2025 preshow

When is WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025?

Survivor Series 2025 is on Saturday, Nov. 29.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames start time 2025

Survivor Series: WarGames begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The preshow begins at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.

Where is WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025?

Survivor Series 2025 takes place at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Home of the San Diego Padres, it’s the first Survivor Series to be held outdoors.

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How to watch WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025

The event will stream on ESPN’s streaming service. Viewers can sign up for a subscription to the site here, which starts at $29.99 a month.

ESPN’s service is available through select cable and TV packages, including:

• DIRECTV
• Fubo TV
• Hulu + Live TV
• Spectrum
• Verizon FiOS

If your cable or TV package includes ESPN streaming service, you can figure out how to activate it here. The event will also be shown at select movie theaters nationwide.

Internationally, Survivor Series: WarGames will be available on Netflix in most markets.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 preshow: how to watch

The Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 preshow will be available to watch on ESPN, as well as WWE social platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 match card

Matches not in order

• Men’s WarGames match: Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre
• Women’s WarGames match: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee vs. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax, Lash Legend and Becky Lynch
• Women’s World Championship match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Nikki Bella
• Intercontinental Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio

Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 predictions

USA TODAY Sports’ wrestling experts give their predictions for what will happen at Survivor Series. See the full picks here.

Men’s WarGames match: Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre

• Jordan Mendoza: Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre
• Richard Morin: Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Brock Lesnar, Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre

Women’s WarGames match: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee vs. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax, Lash Legend and Becky Lynch

• Jordan Mendoza: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee
• Richard Morin: Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair and AJ Lee

Women’s World Championship match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Nikki Bella

• Jordan Mendoza: Stephanie Vaquer
• Richard Morin: Nikki Bella

Intercontinental Championship match: John Cena (c) vs. Dominik Mysterio

• Jordan Mendoza: Dominik Mysterio
• Richard Morin: Dominik Mysterio

What are WarGames?

Created by WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes in 1987, WarGames is one of the most unique matches in WWE, and has become a staple in the company since its introduction into NXT in 2017. It involves two rings side-by-side, which are surrounded by a roofless steel cage. The match is contested by two or three teams.

The match begins with one competitor from each team starting in the ring. After five minutes, another competitor from one team enters the match to give a brief 2-on-1 advantage. Two minutes afterward, a competitor from the disadvantaged team enters to even the odds. Teams then alternate entrants until all competitors are in the match.

A team wins by pinning or submitting any member of the other team. 

Survivor Series history

Survivor Series is the second-longest running pay-per-view in WWE behind WrestleMania. The event first took place in 1987 at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. 

While most premium live events typically have a championship match as the main event, Survivor Series has been known for having tag team matches as the headliner. Often five-on-five elimination tag team matches, there have been matches that include stars forming teams or brand matchups like Raw vs. SmackDown.

Survivor Series started using the WarGames matches in 2022 after it was first used in NXT. This year’s event will mark the seventh and eight WarGames matches to take place in Survivor Series history.

John Cena farewell tour reaching end

Time is almost up for Cena as his 2025 farewell tour is in its final month. In his last year of in-ring competition, Cena has won the Elimination Chamber and the Undisputed WWE Championship, becoming the first 17-time title holder in WWE history. He also is the Intercontinental Champion, making him a Grand Slam champion.

His career will come to a close on December 13.

When is John Cena’s last match?

His final match will be at Saturday Night’s Main Event on Dec. 13.

Survivor Series 2025 will mark Cena’s 35th appearance of 2025, and with 36 promised in his final year of wrestling, this is his second-to-last match of his career.

Who is John Cena’s final opponent?

It is still be determined. Cena’s final opponent will come from the winner of the 16-man ‘Last Time is Now’ tournament. There are currently six stars left in the bracket:

Quarterfinals

• Rusev vs. Jey Uso
• LA Knight vs. TBD (Sheamus out due to injury)
• Gunther def. Carmelo Hayes
• Solo Sikoa def. Penta

Semifinals

• Gunther vs. Solo Sikoa
• TBD vs. TBD

Final

• TBD vs. TBD

See the full bracket here.

LOS ANGELES — The battle for Los Angeles will cap off the regular season with No. 20 Southern California and UCLA meeting for the right to claim the Victory Bell.

The Trojans enter coming off a disappointing game against Oregon that effectively ended their College Football Playoff hopes. However, USC enters the crosstown matchup as heavy favorites, and getting win No. 9 is paramount for Lincoln Riley’s team.

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USC’s high-potent offense will make it difficult for UCLA to keep up with as the Bruins enter on a four-game losing streak. It has been a season to forget, but all can be forgiven if UCLA can pull off the upset against its heated rival. History is somewhat on the Bruins’ side, as the road team in this matchup has won the past five meetings. Can the Bruins do it to end the season on a high note?

USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the rivalry game. Follow along:

USC vs UCLA score

USC vs UCLA live updates

USC misses another field goal

The Trojans get deep into UCLA territory but again are unable to score. Kicker Ryon Sayeri misses a 30-yard field goal to the right, his second miss of the night. It remains a tied game with less than six minutes to go in the first half.

UCLA ties it with touchdown

The Bruins offense puts together a long, 13-play drive that takes up nearly eight minutes to score a touchdown and make it 7-7.

On a third down at the 2-yard line, Nico Iamaleava finds Kwazi Gilmer for the score.

End of 1Q: USC 7, UCLA 0

The Trojans scored a touchdown on their opening drive and that remains the lone score of the first 15 minutes. USC had a chance to add another score with a field goal but it was blocked.

USC has controlled the game so far with 132 yards while UCLA only has 47, but the Bruins are in Trojan territory to start the second quarter.

USC field goal gets blocked

After forcing UCLA to a three-and-out on its opening drive, the Trojans get into Bruin territory but are unable to get another touchdown. USC stalls and attempts a field goal, but Ryon Sayeri’s 38-yard attempt gets blocked by UCLA to keep it a 7-0 game.

USC opens game with touchdown

The Trojans march right down the field on their opening drive with running back King Miller punching it in for a 5-yard score. USC used 10 plays to go 75 yards down the field to get the game’s scoring started.

What TV channel is USC vs UCLA on today?

• TV: NBC
• Streaming: Peacock

USC vs. UCLA will air nationally on NBC. Streaming options include Peacock, NBCUniversal’s subscription streaming platform.

USC vs UCLA start time

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
• Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles)

USC vs. UCLA is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. PT) from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.

How to watch college football on NBC without Fubo

NBC is currently not available on Fubo due to a carrier dispute. One way college football fans can stream college football games on NBC is with Peacock, NBCUniversal’s subscription streaming platform.

USC vs UCLA predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 26:

• Spread: USC (-21.5)
• Over/under: 59.5
• Moneyline: USC (-2000); UCLA (+1000)

Prediction, Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: USC 45, UCLA 13

UCLA football schedule 2025

• Saturday, Aug. 30: Utah 43, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Sept. 6: UNLV 30, UCLA 23
• Friday, Sept. 12: New Mexico 35, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
• Saturday, Sept. 27: Northwestern 17, UCLA 14
• Saturday, Oct. 4: UCLA 42, Penn State 37
• Saturday, Oct. 11: UCLA 38, Michigan State 13
• Saturday, Oct. 18: UCLA 20, Maryland 17
• Saturday, Oct. 25: Indiana 56, UCLA 6
• Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 8: Nebraska 28, UCLA 21
• Saturday, Nov. 15: Ohio State 48, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Nov. 22: Washington 48, UCLA 14
• Saturday, Nov. 29: UCLA at USC | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC

USC football schedule 2025

• Saturday, Aug 30: USC 73, Missouri State 13
• Saturday, Sept. 6: USC 59, Georgia Southern 20
• Saturday, Sept. 13: USC 33, Purdue 17
• Saturday, Sept. 20: USC 45, Michigan State 31
• Saturday, Sept. 27: Illinois 34, USC 32
• Saturday, Oct. 4: BYE
• Saturday, Oct. 11: USC 31, Michigan 13
• Saturday, Oct. 18: Notre Dame 34, USC 24
• Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 1: USC 21, Nebraska 17
• Friday, Nov. 7: USC 38, Northwestern 17
• Saturday, Nov. 15: USC 26, Iowa 21
• Saturday, Nov. 22: Oregon 42, USC 27
• Saturday, Nov. 29: USC vs. UCLA | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC

Nico Iamaleava injury update

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is questionable to play against USC. Bruins interim coach Tim Skipper told reporters on Monday, Nov. 24 Iamaleava was dealing with neck spasms from an injury he suffered in the loss to Washington in Week 13.

Skipper added Iamaleava was ‘day-to-day’ but was participating in pregame drills with the team.

UCLA injury update

Out

• Rico Flores Jr, WR
• Jaivian Thomas, RB
• Jalen Saint Paul, WR

Questionable

• Nico Iamaleava, QB
• Kyle Miller, WR
• Jack Pedersen, TE

USC injury update

Out

• Jamaal Jarrett, DT
• Eli Sanders, RB
• Anthony Beavers Jr., LB
• Prophet Brown, CB
• Bishop Fitzgerald, S
• Kilian O’Connor, C
• Elijah Paige, OL

Questionable

• Waymond Jordan, RB
• Kamari Ramsey, S
• Caden Cittenden, K
• Alani Noa, OL

USC-UCLA rankings

US LBM coaches poll

• USC: No. 20
• UCLA: not ranked

College Football Playoff rankings

• USC: No. 17
• UCLA: not ranked

USC vs UCLA history

Saturday’s matchup will be the 95th crosstown showdown between UCLA and USC. The Trojans hold the lead in the series 51-34-7, not including two wins vacated by USC.

USC has controlled the series recently, as it has won seven of the past 10 meetings.

Last USC vs. UCLA game

It was a defensive battle in the 2024 edition of the rivalry game, but USC used a strong fourth quarter to win at the Rose Bowl, 19-13. 

The Trojans led 9-3 at halftime off three field goals but the Bruins were up 13-9 heading into the fourth quarter. In the final quarter, USC scored its first touchdown of the night to take the lead and added a field goal in the final minutes. UCLA was then stopped on fourth down to cap off a Trojan victory, their third straight at the Rose Bowl. 

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 221 yards and a touchdown, while UCLA senior signal-caller Ethan Garbers had 265 passing yards and a touchdown.

USC-UCLA wear home uniforms

It’s one of the best uniform matchups in college football as UCLA and USC will face each other while both wear their home uniforms.

It’s a nod to when both teams used to call Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum home before UCLA moved to the Rose Bowl in 1982. In 2008, then-USC coach Pete Carroll and then-UCLA coach Karl Dorrell each agreed to bring the tradition back, and both teams have worn their home jerseys in the game ever since.

Florida State football traveled down to Gainesville looking to avoid what would be a historic loss in the annals of its rivalry with Florida.

The Seminoles, however, failed in their task.

Behind a three-touchdown day from quarterback DJ Lagway, the Gators defeated the Seminoles 40-21 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, ensuring that neither program will finish the regular season eligible for a bowl game. It is the first time that has happened in the same season since 1978, a year in which Florida went 4-7 and Florida State, despite going 8-3, did not receive a bowl invite.

The Gators will finish the regular season with a 4-8 overall record and a 1-4 record under interim head coach Billy Gonzales. Florida fired Billy Napier on Sunday, Oct. 22 after the Gators started the season with a 3-4 record, which included a top-10 ranked win over Texas.

As for the Seminoles, they will finish the season with a 5-7 record. It’s the Seminoles’ second consecutive season with at least six losses under Mike Norvell, and the fourth during his tenure. Despite the program’s struggles, FSU announced on Sunday, Nov. 23, that it will bring Norvell back for his seventh season in Tallahassee.

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Kentucky football entered its regular season finale needing a win against in-state rival Louisville to reach bowl eligibility.

That didn’t quite go to planned, with the Wildcats losing 41-0.

The loss sparked questions of coach Mark Stoops’ future in Lexington, given Kentucky’s 9-15 combined record the past two seasons. Stoops was emphatic, however, that he’s not going anywhere despite the loss.

‘Like, I’m going to walk away? Are you kidding me. … Zero percent chance I walk,’ Stoops told reporters after the game. ‘I’m going to be here as far as I’m concerned. I can’t control decisions that are made. If you’re asking me, I mean I said zero. Zero means zero. Zero percent chance I walk out.’

Firing Stoops wouldn’t be cheap for Kentucky. Stoops is owed over $37 million as of Dec. 1, 2025, if he were to be fired, according to USA TODAY Sports’ head coaches salaries database. The 13-year Kentucky coach is the 13th highest-paid head coach in college football, making $9 million in total pay this season.

Kentucky gained just 140 total yards to Louisville’s 440 total yards to end its season. It also had two turnovers, both of which were interceptions from quarterback Cutter Boley.

Stoops said he feels the team is heading in the right direction after the game.

‘I feel like there’s a good foundation to work with,’ Stoops said. ‘We need more players and we need the players we have to continue to develop.’

The 58-year-old coach now has an official 72-80 record at Kentucky, although he has led the program to some of its highest highs, including 10-win seasons in 2018 and 2021. (Of note, Kentucky’s 10 wins in 2021 were vacated by the NCAA).

Regardless, Stoops and Kentucky desperately need to rebuild the roster if they want to get back into competing for high-end bowl games.

Ohio State football dominated Michigan en route to a 27-9 win on the road on Saturday, Nov. 29, but the Wolverines weren’t going to let the Buckeyes celebrate on the field after the game.

After Michigan’s first loss to Ohio State since 2019, the Wolverines gathered around Michigan’s block ‘M’ logo at midfield, guarding the Buckeyes from potentially planting a flag or otherwise celebrating.

Michigan players planted a Michigan flag at midfield after an upset win over Ohio State last season, before a brawl broke out between both teams. Police were then called over to break up the fights, and pepper spray was even used.

Both schools were fined $100,000 for their roles in the altercation.

Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore said before the season at Big Ten media days that flag planting would no longer happen, and no flags would be grabbed in general.

“There’ll be no more flag-planting,’ Moore said. ‘There’ll be no more grabbing the flag.”

Ohio State coach Ryan Day improved his record in ‘The Game’ to 2-4 against the Wolverines, despite leading the Buckeyes to a national championship win in 2025. Running back Bo Jackson ran for 117 yards on 22 carries and caught four passes for 49 yards in the win.

First-year quarterback Julian Sayin was also efficient, although he threw an interception on the Buckeyes’ first drive of the game. The redshirt freshman completed 19 of 26 passes for 233 yards with three touchdowns in the game.

While there’s still plenty of hatred between Ohio State and Michigan, there were no antics after the game this time around, despite a number of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and on-field tension.

One of college football’s biggest and most intense rivalries — one that bitterly divides a football-obsessed state and once compelled a man to poison oak trees — will add a new chapter to its storied history this weekend.

With an appearance in the SEC championship game and a College Football Playoff spot within its grasp, No. 10 Alabama (No. 10 in CFP) will hit the road to take on archrival Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 29 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama in the latest edition of the Iron Bowl.

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Since a season-opening loss to Florida State that has aged like milk, the Crimson Tide has won nine of its past 10 games. With another loss, though, Alabama would be in danger of missing the playoff for the second time in as many years under coach Kalen DeBoer, who has gone 18-6 since taking over for the legendary Nick Saban.

Beating a 5-6 Auburn team playing under an interim coach wouldn’t seem to be a challenge, but in this rivalry, nothing comes easy. Though the Crimson Tide has won five straight games in the series, its past two wins at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium have come by a combined five points. The Tigers have also looked improved under interim coach DJ Durkin, too, losing in overtime on the road against a top-20 Vanderbilt team and blowing out Mercer 62-17 last Saturday.

Alabama has won 13 of the past 17 games in the series. USA TODAY Sports will be providing live updates of Alabama vs. Auburn football. Follow along:

Alabama vs Auburn live score

This section will be updated throughout the game.

Alabama vs Auburn live updates

This section will be updated closer to kickoff.

Pregame

Alabama football injury updates

Here’s a rundown of the Alabama players who are out for Saturday’s game at Auburn, according to the latest SEC player availability report:

• DB Kameron Howard
• LB Jah-Marien Latham
• DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.
• RB Kevin Riley
• LB Abduall Sanders Jr.
• TE Josh Cuevas
• TE Danny Lewis Jr.
• DL Jeremiah Beaman

Auburn football injury updates

Here’s a look at who is out for Auburn today against Alabama in the Iron Bowl, according to the SEC player availability report:

• CB Champ Anthony
• WR Horatio Fields
• LB Demarcus Riddick
• WR Sam Turner
• OL Connor Lew

Additionally, safety Sylvester Smith will have to miss the first half of the game after being called for targeting in the third quarter of Auburn’s Week 13 win against Mercer.

What TV channel is Alabama vs Auburn on today?

• TV: ABC
• Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

Alabama vs. Auburn will air nationally on ABC, with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit calling the game from the booth and Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines. One streaming option for the game is Fubo, which carries ABC and offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Alabama vs Auburn time today

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn, Alabama)

Alabama and Auburn are scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) kickoff from Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Alabama vs Auburn predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Nov. 28

• Spread: Alabama (-5.5)
• Over/under: 46.5 points
• Moneyline: Alabama (-220) | Auburn (+185)

Prediction: Alabama 26, Auburn 23

Weird things have a habit of happening in the Iron Bowl when it’s played at Jordan-Hare Stadium and the Tigers have shown some fight in the two games since Hugh Freeze was fired. The Crimson Tide simply have too much talent, which will allow them to hang on for dear life in a game DeBoer desperately needs to win.

LOS ANGELES — The battle for Los Angeles will cap off the regular season with No. 20 Southern California and UCLA meeting for the right to claim the Victory Bell.

The Trojans enter coming off a disappointing game against Oregon that effectively ended their College Football Playoff hopes. However, USC enters the crosstown matchup as heavy favorites, and getting win No. 9 is paramount for Lincoln Riley’s team.

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USC’s high-potent offense will make it difficult for UCLA to keep up with as the Bruins enter on a four-game losing streak. It has been a season to forget, but all can be forgiven if UCLA can pull off the upset against its heated rival. History is somewhat on the Bruins’ side, as the road team in this matchup has won the past five meetings. Can the Bruins do it to end the season on a high note?

USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores and highlights from the rivalry game. Follow along:

What TV channel is USC vs UCLA on today?

• TV: NBC
• Streaming: Peacock

USC vs. UCLA will air nationally on NBC. Streaming options include Peacock, NBCUniversal’s subscription streaming platform.

USC vs UCLA start time

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
• Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles)

USC vs. UCLA is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. PT) from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.

How to watch college football on NBC without Fubo

NBC is currently not available on Fubo due to a carrier dispute. One way college football fans can stream college football games on NBC is with Peacock, NBCUniversal’s subscription streaming platform.

USC vs UCLA predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 26:

• Spread: USC (-21.5)
• Over/under: 59.5
• Moneyline: USC (-2000); UCLA (+1000)

Prediction, Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: USC 45, UCLA 13

UCLA football schedule 2025

• Saturday, Aug. 30: Utah 43, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Sept. 6: UNLV 30, UCLA 23
• Friday, Sept. 12: New Mexico 35, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
• Saturday, Sept. 27: Northwestern 17, UCLA 14
• Saturday, Oct. 4: UCLA 42, Penn State 37
• Saturday, Oct. 11: UCLA 38, Michigan State 13
• Saturday, Oct. 18: UCLA 20, Maryland 17
• Saturday, Oct. 25: Indiana 56, UCLA 6
• Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 8: Nebraska 28, UCLA 21
• Saturday, Nov. 15: Ohio State 48, UCLA 10
• Saturday, Nov. 22: Washington 48, UCLA 14
• Saturday, Nov. 29: UCLA at USC | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC

USC football schedule 2025

• Saturday, Aug 30: USC 73, Missouri State 13
• Saturday, Sept. 6: USC 59, Georgia Southern 20
• Saturday, Sept. 13: USC 33, Purdue 17
• Saturday, Sept. 20: USC 45, Michigan State 31
• Saturday, Sept. 27: Illinois 34, USC 32
• Saturday, Oct. 4: BYE
• Saturday, Oct. 11: USC 31, Michigan 13
• Saturday, Oct. 18: Notre Dame 34, USC 24
• Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
• Saturday, Nov. 1: USC 21, Nebraska 17
• Friday, Nov. 7: USC 38, Northwestern 17
• Saturday, Nov. 15: USC 26, Iowa 21
• Saturday, Nov. 22: Oregon 42, USC 27
• Saturday, Nov. 29: USC vs. UCLA | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC

Nico Iamaleava injury update

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is questionable to play against USC. Bruins interim coach Tim Skipper told reporters on Monday, Nov. 24 Iamaleava was dealing with neck spasms from an injury he suffered in the loss to Washington in Week 13.

Skipper added Iamaleava was ‘day-to-day’ but was participating in pregame drills with the team.

UCLA injury update

Out

• Rico Flores Jr, WR
• Jaivian Thomas, RB
• Jalen Saint Paul, WR

Questionable

• Nico Iamaleava, QB
• Kyle Miller, WR
• Jack Pedersen, TE

USC injury update

Out

• Jamaal Jarrett, DT
• Eli Sanders, RB
• Anthony Beavers Jr., LB
• Prophet Brown, CB
• Bishop Fitzgerald, S
• Kilian O’Connor, C
• Elijah Paige, OL

Questionable

• Waymond Jordan, RB
• Kamari Ramsey, S
• Caden Cittenden, K
• Alani Noa, OL

USC-UCLA rankings

US LBM coaches poll

• USC: No. 20
• UCLA: not ranked

College Football Playoff rankings

• USC: No. 17
• UCLA: not ranked

USC vs UCLA history

Saturday’s matchup will be the 95th crosstown showdown between UCLA and USC. The Trojans hold the lead in the series 51-34-7, not including two wins vacated by USC.

USC has controlled the series recently, as it has won seven of the past 10 meetings.

On what appeared to be a go-ahead touchdown at first glance in the second quarter, Smith was hit just before he crossed the goal line by defensive back Brandyn Hillman. Upon the hit, the ball was dislodged momentarily, and as it was jostled Smith crossed the goal-line and his foot hit out of bounds.

A lengthy review of the play followed, with broadcasters Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt initially seeming confused. Replay, however, showed the ball wobble late. Rules analyst Mike Pereira was wishy-washy about what the call was, saying it appeared to be close.

In the end, the touchdown was upheld, much to the chagrin of the Michigan fans in the Big House.

The touchdown put Ohio State up 10-6 in the first half, as the Buckeyes look to snap a four-game losing streak in The Game.

Linebacker Jaishawn Barham, the standout Wolverine defender, headbutted a referee late in the first quarter of ‘The Game’ and was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. The flag handed Ohio State an automatic first down after previously being held to a third-and-goal try from Michigan’s 5-yard line.

Barham appeared to conversate with one of the referees before attempting to show what an Ohio State player did after a Michigan tackle for loss on second down. Regardless, those kinds of mistakes can be costly.

Barham remained in the game and Ohio State was held to a field goal after being called for a false start on fourth-and-1 from the Wolverines’ 1-yard line.

The fourth-year senior entered the game with 31 total tackles and four sacks this season, along with four pass deflections and a forced fumble. The second-year transfer from Maryland has 12 sacks across his career.

Michigan was lucky to get away with only allowing three points after the mistake gave Ohio State an automatic first down. Still, the Wolverines led 6-3 at the end of the first quarter and are looking to win their fifth consecutive game against the Buckeyes.

The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday due to a quad contusion and muscle strain.

Stephen Curry was seen limping off the court after a series of collisions during the fourth quarter in a 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The first incident occurred when Curry attempted to take a charge against Rockets guard Amen Thompson but was knocked down, resulting in a blocking foul being called against him. Shortly afterward, Curry drove toward the basket for a layup and fell to the court, clearly in pain and forcing him to exit the game in the final minute.

After undergoing an MRI, the Warriors confirmed that Curry avoided any serious injuries. He is currently dealing with a quad contusion and a muscle strain, and he will be re-evaluated in a week.

Pelicans: How to watch Warriors vs. Pelicans

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: NBC Sports Bay Area
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo
• Live stream: Watch this game on Peacock
• Location: Chase Center (San Francisco, California)